This will be our fourth year of Chilly Dip's in the run up to International Women's Day to raise money for small charitable causes reducing loneliness and isolation for older people. We have over 100 brave colleagues taking part in this challenge every year.

Last year our McCarthy Stone customers, suppliers and colleagues raised an incredible £23,000 after match funding. Lets see if we can smash this and make it a record breaking year!!

Come and join the fun and donate on the day or support our brave colleagues by making a donation.

This year we have dips in Bournemouth, Exmouth, Hunstanton, Llandudno and Southend on Sea

Safety is our priority, and we’ll be monitoring the forecast closely in the run-up to each event.

Here’s the details of the dips. Everyone is welcome, so grab your swimwear, wetsuits and towels and join us for a spring dip:

BOURNEMOUTH

Wednesday 4th March 2026 – 12.30pm - take part in your lunch break!East of Bournemouth Pier (250m east of the pier near the zig zag path)

Hot drinks, cakes and sweet treats after

EXMOUTH

Thursday 12th March. More details to follow. Organised by Gary Lyne, Divisional Director of Operations (Southern)

HUNSTANTON, NORFOLK

Friday 6th March 2026. More details to follow. Organised by Wendy Knight and Gwen Tack, House Managers

LLANDUDNO, NORTH WALES

Date TBC. More details to follow. Organised by Helen Egan and Kath Ludlaim, House Managers

SOUTHEND ON SEA

Wednesday 4th March 2026

More details to follow. Organised by Louise Grace, House Manager